Global Issues
News headlines for “Sustainable Development”, page 1084
Multiple reports of alleged human rights violations in Tigray
- UN News
UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet on Monday deplored “multiple and severe reports of alleged gross violations of human rights, humanitarian and refugee law” committed by all parties to the conflict in Tigray.
Gender equality ‘champion’ Sima Sami Bahous to lead UN Women
- UN News
Secretary-General António Guterres described Sima Sami Bahous of Jordan, as “a champion for women and girls”, announcing on Monday her appointment to lead the UN’s gender equality and empowerment entity, UN Women.
$1 billion pledge a ‘quantum leap’ in commitment to Afghanistan: UN chief
- UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday hailed significant international financial support pledged to the people of Afghanistan following a meeting in Geneva, which nearly doubled the initial $606 million flash appeal for the country.
South Sudan: Cash shortage triggers food suspensions for 100,000 displaced
- UN News
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday that beginning next month, funding shortages will force it to suspend lifesaving food assistance for more than 100,000 displaced people in parts of South Sudan until the start of 2022.
IAEA strikes deal with Iran on monitoring of nuclear programme
- UN News
The UN atomic watchdog reached an agreement with Iran on Sunday allowing the Agency access to surveillance cameras inside its atomic facilities.
The Islamic Emirate, led by an Insurgent Group, Aims at Capturing a Coveted Seat at the UN
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 13 (IPS) - When the high-level segment of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly opens September 21, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is unlikely to occupy a much-coveted seat in the world body.
Support Afghans in their most perilous hour, urges UN’s Guterres
- UN News
The international community should urgently offer a “lifeline” to millions of vulnerable Afghans “who face perhaps their most perilous hour”, the UN Secretary-General said on Monday.
In Somalia, Deputy UN chief encourages progress on women’s political participation, and peaceful elections
- UN News
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, visited Somalia on Sunday, to express her solidarity with Somali women’s calls for full and equal participation in political life, and the support of the international community for timely, inclusive, peaceful and credible elections.
FIRST PERSON: Human trafficking, migrant smuggling, still significant threats in Asia
- UN News
Human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants are going to remain significant threats to human security, that’s according to a trafficking and migrant expert working in the Middle East and Asia region for the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
An illustration of resilience and hope, in the face anti-Asian hate
- UN News
The rise in hate crimes against people of Asian and Pacific Island heritage in the United States since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya to produce vibrant artworks featuring people of Asian heritage. Displayed in public spaces around New York City, the images, and the messages they convey, have made headlines around the world.
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